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Pingyang Circuit, where Medicine King Valley was located, had beautiful scenery and produced outstanding people. Since ancient times, it had been known for its rare medicinal herbs, which was why Medicine King Valley had put down roots there: it was simply more convenient to gather ingredients.
In truth, Medicine King Valley wasn't very powerful. The entire sect devoted itself to refining medicine, and there wasn't even a single Yang Spirit Realm expert among its ranks.
Even so, Medicine King Valley was one of the Eight Leftist Sects. It owed its standing to its peerless alchemy and superb medical skills.
The Heroes Association upheld justice and helped the oppressed, while Medicine King Valley treated the sick and saved lives.
On the surface, the two seemed to serve much the same purpose. In reality, though, Medicine King Valley was leagues ahead of the Heroes Association.
The Heroes Association fought the strong to protect the weak and upheld justice. But whom did they actually save? Mostly, they helped rogue martial artists.
And whom did they offend? Aside from demonic sects, they most often crossed disciples of the great sects.
In the end, those people might grant the Heroes Association a little face for the sake of its reputation, but the association certainly made more enemies than the people it helped—and got little in return.
Medicine King Valley was different. It wouldn't offend a single person.
The martial artists who came there for treatment were all from major sects. As long as they could pay the price, Medicine King Valley would send every alchemist it had to examine them, then prescribe medicine and treat their injuries until they left the valley without the slightest aftereffect.
That way, Medicine King Valley gained real benefits, while